Operations Assistant

• Support surgical teams in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Make a meaningful impact on patient care and recovery
• Join a collaborative team committed to excellence

Assist, transport, and prepare patients and equipment to support life-saving procedures in a dynamic hospital setting.

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Operations Assistant - Others

Remuneration: $ $33.38 per hour

Hours Per Week: up to 30 (Jobshare may be considered for Part Time Hours)

Location: Westmead Hospital

Where you'll be working

Located at Westmead Hospital, the Operating Suites are a critical part of Western Sydney Local Health District's commitment to delivering world-class surgical care. You'll be part of a supportive and professional team that values respect, collaboration, and patient-centred care.

• Work in a high-performing surgical environment
• Be part of a team that values empathy and excellence
• Contribute to patient safety and comfort
• Operate in a 24/7 rotating roster for diverse experience
• Align with WSLHD CORE values: Collaboration, Openness, Respect, Empowerment

Located in the world-class Westmead Health Precinct you will benefit from:

• Access to on-site childcare, cafés and a vast public transport network.
• Work life wellness work surrounded with Green open spaces, onsite staff only gym and wellness facilities.

What you'll be doing

Applications are sought for the role of Operations Assistants, for Westmead Operating Suites, a tertiary referral trauma centre with 24 operating rooms. The position is responsible for patient transport before and after procedures and positioning for surgery and includes ensuring operating tables and positioning devices are cleaned, maintained and applied using appropriate manual handling techniques, to support elective and emergency surgery. As well as collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to provide safe patient care.

As an Operations Assistant, you'll play a vital role in supporting clinical teams and ensuring smooth patient flow throughout the Operating Suite and High Dependency Units. Your work will directly contribute to the quality and efficiency of surgical care.

In this rewarding and important role you will be:

• Assisting in transferring and positioning patients with care and empathy.
• Maintaining and prepare surgical equipment and operating rooms.
• Supporting staff in setting up for procedures and patient recovery.
• Operating industrial cleaning equipment safely and effectively.
• Delivering responsive, patient-focused service in a busy hospital setting.

Be part of something bigger

Join NSW Health and help deliver better health services for the people of Western Sydney and beyond. Apply now to make a real difference in patient care.

How to Apply

Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Selection Criteria:

• Ability to demonstrate experience in patient transportation and positioning within an Operating Suite and ability to adapt to the demands of a Perioperative environment.
• Sound knowledge of Operating Suite equipment and maintenance.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Work Health and Safety and Manual handling principles and requirements.
• Proven ability to communicate with a variety of patients, staff, and managers.
• Demonstrated experience working in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Requisition ID: REQ620987

Applications Close: 23 November 2025

Need more information?

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• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
• Explore the selection process,employment checks,outcomes and notifications.
• For inquiries about the role, contact Elizabeth Stafidas on

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

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Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment you must hold current Australian work rights (I.E Australian citizen, permanent resident or NZ citizen with a current passport)